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City opens door to sidewalk dining guidance for Sacramento restaurant operators, late June workshop open to the public

Sacramento, California - Sacramento residents, restaurant operators and others interested in outdoor dining will have an opportunity this month to speak directly with city staff about the Al Fresco Outdoor Dining Program and the steps required to participate. The City of Sacramento is hosting an...

Councilmember Lisa Kaplan joins parents and staff in search for safer routes around Sacramento campuses with on-site visits

Sacramento, California - Last week, a familiar school-day challenge came into sharp focus in Sacramento’s District 1: the heavy traffic and congestion surrounding Heron School and NP3. Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, joined by Team Kaplan, Public Works Traffic Investigations staff, PTA and PTSA members, and school...

Sacramento cleanup event on June 6 makes room for residents to unload difficult household waste at no charge

Sacramento, California - A Saturday morning cleanup opportunity is coming to Sacramento for residents who have been holding on to old furniture, unwanted electronics,...

Four Sacramento firefighters recognized for courage at scene of 2025 helicopter crash, received Mee Awards recognition

Sacramento, California - For members of the Sacramento Fire Department, Monday’s annual Mee Awards Luncheon offered a public moment of recognition for work that...

Sacramento begins Pride Month with visible message of belonging outside City Hall, Sacramento tradition continues

Sacramento, California - A Progress Pride Flag rose outside Sacramento City Hall on Monday morning, marking the city’s opening observance of Pride Month 2026...

School break brings $120 food benefit opportunity for eligible Sacramento County children

Sacramento County, California - For many Sacramento County households, the final school bell of the year brings excitement, longer days and plans for summer....

Sacramento County opens public review of $8.9 billion budget shaped by funding pressure

Sacramento, California - Sacramento County residents will soon have a chance to weigh in on how billions of public dollars should be spent in...

Sacramento County unifies online and mobile 311 access through new account system

Sacramento, California - Sacramento County residents now have a redesigned way to reach county services from their phones, as the County launches an updated...